Being a 290 pound old guy that used to weigh 175 pounds I have to agree that sometimes the greatest weigh savings can be with the driver. LOL! Spare tires are kinda handy at 3 am when you have a flat though. Having had to use mine once, I think that I'll keep it. Here in Brrrrmont (VT), assistance can sometimes be far away, and since cell phones are as often as not "Ornamental" (no service) in VT, a spare tire can save your ass when it's -30 F! Another thought on spare tires is, here in VT a spare tire is required for annual state safety inspections. I'm not sure if other states require this, but it might be wise to check before putting that spare in the closet. Love your videos! Regards, Dean
i removed my spare tire, i just keep it in a spare closet. I used a piece of flex tape to cover the holes from both the inside and outside of the car, worked great
Hi Mark, Former Jacksonville, Florida resident and retired Navy Chief, Really enjoy your channel! I have a 2000 Z3, 2.8, 5 speed manual in Topaz Blue with 98k miles. Purchased the car with 87k. I've owned the car for 5 years and have invested in a laundry list of repairs and upgrades. Recently replacing my tires for the second time in10k miles. I've upgraded and lowered the suspension with Bilstein shocks and H&R springs. (There were some issues with this mod. Happy to discuss if interested). New leather interior; aftermarket Alpine head unit, speakers and power amp. Love to send you some photos for the channel. Not sure how?
Subtle mod that i did, was replacing the rear view mirror with the E46 clown-nose, eliminating the alarm LED from the centre console and rewiring… That and 325mm E46 330i front brakes..
Great content! Regards from the Canary Islands, Spain! I am also finishing the restoration on my father’s Z3 and your content is very helpful! Keep up with the good work!
Hi Mark, when you get around to doing the rear shocks, be sure and replace the shock mounts and add the shock mount reinforcements. I did mine this past summer, and it got rid of some annoying clicking sounds and really improved the ride.
You can remove the spare tire and get a tire repair kit but leave the spare tire well or tray for that will cause drag if removed and your mpgs will go down.
I heard more weight is needed in the rear of the Z3 to balance it out better and keeping the spare tire would help with that. Not sure how entirely accurate that is though 🤷♂️
Here's a couple mods not mentioned, rock guards and wind deflector. On my rock guards I laid down carbon fiber vinyl to give it that poor mans carbon fiber look. The cool thing about vinyl is you can experiment to what meets your taste. A buddy of mine recently bought a classy looking wind deflector (under $200 bucks) that's secured using 4 mounts, not velcro straps. The seller on ebay is out of Corona Ca. I have the original oem wind screen but I'm tempted to buy this one.
Hi you seem very knowledgeable. I'm gonna view a 2.2 L very soon. Can you talk about this engine please? 2.2 L because in London there is a charge for cars without meeting certain emissions. The 2.2 does meet it
@@MomentofZedit is! I wouldn't recommend the z3 for London, as I feel like this car is much more for open roads instead of city traffic, but each to their own. It's a beauty and if you're happy to pay the ulez fee then don't let that stop you!
Spare tire is not the greatest weight reduction, it lowers the center of gravity even more and adds some weight on the rear axle, not sure how ~30 lbs will affect anything except rear clearance if you remove it. if you really want weight reduction. A carbon fiber hood or anything else lighter than that piece of metal that at the time of production of this car was the biggest one piece hood in the car industry if I am not mistaken, is probably the most important weight reduction you can do. Speakers leave just the 2 on the sides in the footwell and throw everything else out, that's weight there too and of course lightweight seats, frankly that would be the biggest upgrade and make you enjoy this car a lot more, seats that hold you in let you push the car to higher limits with more confidence
The weight reduction part was more tongue in cheek than anything else. I've spoken with a bmw suspension engineer. He reminded me that its not a race car and bmw built in a cushion for variations in passenger weight and luggage weight. There was just no reason to haul around a tire I couldn't use in my case.
Most of these mods unfortunately are just to make the car look tacky. The exhaust, suspension, etc of course are nice but chrome gills? Wraps? Ugly head units? Wings!?! Come on this isn't a Honda lol
@@MomentofZed Steve Ruiz (now retired) was the Co Founder / Senior Engineer and brains behind Stop Tech. In the late 90's I worked for a company that did a lot of work for Stop Tech, Steve typically stopped by 2 - 3 time a week.
Mark, I recently bought a 2000 Z3 and replaced the head lamps with Spyres. However, I have not figured out how to connect the DRL/halos to the five box. Any ideas from you or your followers?
Being a 290 pound old guy that used to weigh 175 pounds I have to agree that sometimes the greatest weigh savings can be with the driver. LOL! Spare tires are kinda handy at 3 am when you have a flat though. Having had to use mine once, I think that I'll keep it. Here in Brrrrmont (VT), assistance can sometimes be far away, and since cell phones are as often as not "Ornamental" (no service) in VT, a spare tire can save your ass when it's -30 F! Another thought on spare tires is, here in VT a spare tire is required for annual state safety inspections. I'm not sure if other states require this, but it might be wise to check before putting that spare in the closet. Love your videos! Regards, Dean
Excellent points. Everyone should look at their use case. Probably should have added that in to the vid.
i removed my spare tire, i just keep it in a spare closet. I used a piece of flex tape to cover the holes from both the inside and outside of the car, worked great
That will hopefully be my next video. Appreciate the advice!
Hi Mark, Former Jacksonville, Florida resident and retired Navy Chief, Really enjoy your channel! I have a 2000 Z3, 2.8, 5 speed manual in Topaz Blue with 98k miles. Purchased the car with 87k. I've owned the car for 5 years and have invested in a laundry list of repairs and upgrades. Recently replacing my tires for the second time in10k miles. I've upgraded and lowered the suspension with Bilstein shocks and H&R springs. (There were some issues with this mod. Happy to discuss if interested). New leather interior; aftermarket Alpine head unit, speakers and power amp. Love to send you some photos for the channel. Not sure how?
Love to see it! Send to momentofzed@gmail.com. thank you for your service and happy new year!
Subtle mod that i did, was replacing the rear view mirror with the E46 clown-nose, eliminating the alarm LED from the centre console and rewiring… That and 325mm E46 330i front brakes..
Nice! Sounds great!
Great content! Regards from the Canary Islands, Spain! I am also finishing the restoration on my father’s Z3 and your content is very helpful! Keep up with the good work!
Thank you so much! Glad to help and thank you for watching! Never been to the Canary islands, sure they are beautiful!
Hi Mark, when you get around to doing the rear shocks, be sure and replace the shock mounts and add the shock mount reinforcements. I did mine this past summer, and it got rid of some annoying clicking sounds and really improved the ride.
Thanks for the tip! I have that noise. Appreciate it!
Really great video! Been modifying my Z and doing lots of car shows and cruise ins. Will be sending you my mods this week. Love your channel!
Thank you! Look forward to seeing it!
Good episode, thanks for the shout out. I’m in for upgrades to my suspension.
Alan who? lol
@@smw381st - I don’t know David.
@@MicrobyteAlan Me either jajajaja
Ill be doing mine in the new year hopefully
@@MomentofZed - where would be a good place to go to talk to someone about proper suspension options?
The picture of the aftermarket head unit you provided is the exact same one I have in my Z3
Very cool! Do you like it?
i skip ads; it s not in my culture lol, great vid
No problem! Thanks for watching!
You can remove the spare tire and get a tire repair kit but leave the spare tire well or tray for that will cause drag if removed and your mpgs will go down.
Fair point! I do like the convenience of accessing the other components nearby without removing the carrier and tray.
Hi Mark, tnx for posting the pictures and on announcement of my channel :)
My pleasure. Ill have you as a zed of the week soon!
Do it bro screw that spare wheel rack out and chuck it. You got mobile tyre companies nowadays. Adds 5bhp at least haha
Very soon!
I heard more weight is needed in the rear of the Z3 to balance it out better and keeping the spare tire would help with that. Not sure how entirely accurate that is though 🤷♂️
Have to look into that prior to.
That silver one looks like it's just crashed into Halfords.
Here's a couple mods not mentioned, rock guards and wind deflector.
On my rock guards I laid down carbon fiber vinyl to give it that poor mans carbon fiber look. The cool thing about vinyl is you can experiment to what meets your taste.
A buddy of mine recently bought a classy looking wind deflector (under $200 bucks) that's secured using 4 mounts, not velcro straps. The seller on ebay is out of Corona Ca. I have the original oem wind screen but I'm tempted to buy this one.
Good points! I do like my deflector, which I did a previous video about. I like the rock guard idea as well.
Does the OEM wind deflector do a great job? doesn't look promising in pictures and can't find any videos with it
@@tiunicolae Surprisingly is does a pretty good job, my wife and daughter with long hair agree.
We live 20 minutes from the SC BWM plant, so Beemers everywhere. I have driven the X5M, M5, & M3 on their track near the plant.
Nice! I've only been on the track when we tried to break the BMW parade record. Looking forward to doing the school someday!
You lost me at the beginning with chrome bits
It's not everyone's cup of tea! Keep going- that was only #10!
Hi you seem very knowledgeable. I'm gonna view a 2.2 L very soon. Can you talk about this engine please?
2.2 L because in London there is a charge for cars without meeting certain emissions. The 2.2 does meet it
It's £12.50 a day to drive into the ulez zone...
We didn't get that here, but a survey of British comments lead me to believe it is reliable if maintained well.
@@MomentofZedit is! I wouldn't recommend the z3 for London, as I feel like this car is much more for open roads instead of city traffic, but each to their own. It's a beauty and if you're happy to pay the ulez fee then don't let that stop you!
Spare tire is not the greatest weight reduction, it lowers the center of gravity even more and adds some weight on the rear axle, not sure how ~30 lbs will affect anything except rear clearance if you remove it. if you really want weight reduction. A carbon fiber hood or anything else lighter than that piece of metal that at the time of production of this car was the biggest one piece hood in the car industry if I am not mistaken, is probably the most important weight reduction you can do. Speakers leave just the 2 on the sides in the footwell and throw everything else out, that's weight there too and of course lightweight seats, frankly that would be the biggest upgrade and make you enjoy this car a lot more, seats that hold you in let you push the car to higher limits with more confidence
The weight reduction part was more tongue in cheek than anything else. I've spoken with a bmw suspension engineer. He reminded me that its not a race car and bmw built in a cushion for variations in passenger weight and luggage weight. There was just no reason to haul around a tire I couldn't use in my case.
From Switzerland, I own a 1997 1.9 since twenty odd years, strictly original as it has to pass the veteran check in 2027.
Very cool! Send it in for zed of the week when you get a chance!
The Spanish one 😝
Most of these mods unfortunately are just to make the car look tacky. The exhaust, suspension, etc of course are nice but chrome gills? Wraps? Ugly head units? Wings!?! Come on this isn't a Honda lol
Didnt say i loved them all! Mine is visually stock. I do like the rear spoiler if it is mild. Wrapped if it is tasteful.
Who's Steve Ruiz? I like those Stop-Tech brakes...
I'm not sure who Steve is. Those brakes are sweet but they'll set you back!
@@MomentofZed Steve Ruiz (now retired) was the Co Founder / Senior Engineer and brains behind Stop Tech. In the late 90's I worked for a company that did a lot of work for Stop Tech, Steve typically stopped by 2 - 3 time a week.
@@jimmyk6336 very cool! Thank you for the info!
Mark, I recently bought a 2000 Z3 and replaced the head lamps with Spyres. However, I have not figured out how to connect the DRL/halos to the five box. Any ideas from you or your followers?
I feel like somebody commented on that or it was a zed of the week. Let me look back and see if I can find it.
@@MomentofZed thank you.
@@AndresGarcia-qe5zn please send me an email to momentofzed@gmail.com and I'll send you a contact who may be able to help you.
Damn Michael Scott looks old
I like smiling for the thumbnails, but the wrinkles are getting out of hand. Who's Michael Scott?
From “The Office “. Never thought of that until he said it, but you could be a stunt-double! PS. Another great video.
@@petea592 thanks. He's almost as good an actor. 😁
I’m English, the only mod you should make is an air freshener!!!
I havent done that yet to mine. Hmmm... top ten air fresheners? Good vid idea!